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Which type of mineral consists of one tetrahedral sheet combined with one octahedral sheet?
Which type of mineral consists of one tetrahedral sheet combined with one octahedral sheet?
- 1:1-type mineral (correct)
- 2:1-type mineral
- 1:2-type mineral
- 2:2-type mineral
Which mineral is the most prominent member of the 1:1-type group in soils?
Which mineral is the most prominent member of the 1:1-type group in soils?
- Nacrite
- Kaolinite (correct)
- Hallosite
- Dickite
How are the tetrahedral and octahedral sheets in a layer of kaolinite held together?
How are the tetrahedral and octahedral sheets in a layer of kaolinite held together?
- By ionic bonds
- By van der Waals forces
- By covalent bonds
- By hydrogen bonding (correct)
Why is the effective surface of kaolinite restricted to its outer faces or external surface area?
Why is the effective surface of kaolinite restricted to its outer faces or external surface area?
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What is the shape of kaolinite crystals usually described as?
What is the shape of kaolinite crystals usually described as?
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